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Overall outcomes of fistula surgery within each category of difficulty
| Difficulty of repair | Number of cases | Closed and dry | Closed but wet | Failed repair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 98 | 88 (90.0%) | 3 (3.1%) | 7 (7.1%) |
| Intermediate | 99 | 54 (54.5%) | 22 (22.2%) | 23 (23.2%) |
| Difficult | 187 | 65 (34.8%) | 38 (20.3%) | 84 (44.9%) |
| Total | 384 (100%) | 207 (53.9%) | 63 (16.4%) | 114 (29.7%) |
